Victoria is a third-year student from Shelton, Conn. She is interested in anatomic pathology and veterinary forensics and hopes to combine the two in her future career.

Annie is a second-year student from Westfield, Ind. She is interested in mixed animal practice with a focus in non-profit or agricultural medicine in hopes to use her career to aid the less fortunate in a practical way. She is also interested in furthering her education with a certification in acupuncture, nutrition, or chiropractic.

Cristen, a third-year student, says her primary mission in becoming a veterinarian is to serve clients and communities by providing quality care for their animals. She is interested in practice ownership and surgery. Originally from Benton, Ill., Cristen now resides in Urbana with her husband, Derek, and their wonderful mixed-breed dog, Archie.